Getting to your destination

1－ Do you usually ask people for help when you get lost?

asking people; 

I'm a bit old-school.

old-school 古き良き　out-of-date 時代遅れ 

using maps; paper maps, traditional folded paper maps for hiking

When I go hiking, I use traditional folded paper maps.

結局のところ、それを知っている誰かに聞くのが手っ取り早い

At the end of the day, it’s quicker to ask someone who knows it.

2－ Which do you think is more reliable for directions, people or GPS?

有益な情報；valuable information

よいアドバイス； the good tips

助かるアドバイス； the helpful advice

状況により使い分ける；use A or B depending in the situation

I use "GPS" or "People" depending in the situation.

GPS is good with numbers, I think.

On the other hand, people sometimes give us the helpful advices, such as latest information, roads with many ups and downs, I mean height difference, something risky and so on. It's really reliable. 

3－ When you are in a new place, do you prefer to take public transportation or walk?

都会では歩く方が好き；prefer walking to taking public transportation in a big city like Tokyo.

最上位の・一流の；in the front ranks

I prefer walking in the front ranks,

Walking leads to new discoveries.

Walking leads to come across something new.

come across  たまたま遭遇する

4－ Can you remember spoken directions, or do you have to write everything down?

When I'm at a station or a tourist spot, I'm often asked for directions by foreign tourists, so I always show them the way.